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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.06, 1,220.03 and 511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.06, 1,220.03 and 511.04 is: 705.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.06 : 1,220.03 = 511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.06/1,220.03 = 511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.06x = 1,220.03 × 511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.06x = 623,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,475.48/884.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.25

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